Were Atom bank The bank thats on a mission to make finance faster, simpler and way more human. Weve ditched the stuffy banking model to build something that actually works for our customers, whenever and wherever they need us.To make this happen, were looking for like-minded people who can help us reach our goals and think differently. If youre ready to build the future of banking, wed love to meet you. We really value in-person collaboration and this role requires regular attendance at our Newcastle HQ. What will your typical day look like? Different thats for sure: As Head of Delivery for the Lending Value Stream, you will take end-to-end ownership of all technology changeacross our Residential Mortgages and Commercial Lending value streams. We are looking for a hands-on,accountable leader who has walked the walk, delivered complex systems in production, and can walk into anExCo or Board room and inspire total confidence. You will lead multidisciplinary teams-spanning Delivery Managers, Architects, Software Engineers, BAs, andSDETs - balancing execution of our immediate business roadmap with a major strategic evolution: migratingour core lending engine off legacy systems onto a modern, cloud-native architecture (Thought Machine) overthe next 24 months. Our delivery model is shifting. As we execute our core architecture migration, our software mix will evolve fromheavily vendor-assisted to a higher proportion of in-house custom software engineering. We dont do rigid, dogmatic “Agile for the sake of Agile”. We care about flow, systems thinking, andpredictable, high-quality execution. If you live and breathe modern delivery concepts (think The PhoenixProject and Better Sooner Safer Happier), know how to optimise lead time, and can manage finite engineeringcapacity against high business demand, youll thrive here. What youll be doing: Value Stream Leadership : Lead, inspire, and grow cross-functional technical teams to build productsthat colleagues and customers love. Core Technology Strategy : Partner with Commercial, Product, and Architecture teams to create andexecute a 24-month technology roadmap, including our core engine migration. Executive
Head of Delivery - Lending Value Stream employer: Atom bank
At Atom bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment that champions collaboration and creativity. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you'll not only lead the charge in quality assurance but also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, a generous pension scheme, and a commitment to your personal development with our 'All About Me' fund. Join us in Newcastle and be part of a forward-thinking team that's reshaping the future of banking while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
